Posts Tagged ‘SelfDriving’
Tesla Cancels Autopilot: How This Change Impacts Drivers and Self-Driving Future
Tesla has built its brand around automation, so the decision to remove Autopilot as a standard feature surprised many drivers. For years, basic Autopilot defined the Tesla ownership experience by offering lane centering and adaptive cruise at no extra cost. Now, Tesla cancels Autopilot on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, reshaping how drivers…
Read MoreVinFast teams up with Autobrains to develop low-cost self-driving tech
Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 09:01 AM [BENGALURU] VinFast has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology, including a low-cost “Robo-car” system, the companies said on Monday (Jan 26), potentially boosting the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker’s self-driving tech push. The deal could help the EV maker adopt…
Read MoreComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle collides with road divider during road test
[SINGAPORE] An autonomous vehicle operated by ComfortDelGro (CDG) collided with a road divider while undergoing a road test in Punggol on Saturday (Jan 17). In response to queries from The Straits Times, CDG said that at around 3.10pm on Jan 17, one of its autonomous vehicles, which was undergoing routine mapping and familiarisation, was involved…
Read MoreFirst self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within three months
[SINGAPORE] The first self-driving shuttle route in Punggol will open to the public in two to three months, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Jan 7. The 10 km route will connect residents of Matilda Court and Punggol Clover with the polyclinic at Oasis Terraces via Punggol Plaza. A round trip…
Read MoreTesla sales outlook darkens despite Musk’s self-driving euphoria
While Tesla’s robotaxi prospects have captivated investors, car buyers have been relatively circumspect TESLA ended last year on a roll, with investors increasingly buying into Elon Musk’s ebullience about autonomous vehicles. Winning over actual car buyers was another story. Shares in the world’s most valuable auto company soared in the second half, largely on the…
Read MoreSan Francisco Plunges into Darkness after Power Outage Impacts 130K Homes and Brings Self-Driving Cars to a Halt in Middle of Streets
San Francisco was thrown into complete darkness on Saturday night after a major power outage knocked out electricity across nearly 30 percent of the city, bringing essential services, including self-driving vehicles, to a halt. City officials said more than 130,000 homes and businesses lost power, primarily in the city’s northwest neighborhoods such as Richmond, Sunset,…
Read MoreComfortDelGro and Pony.ai get green light to test self-driving shuttles on public roads in Punggol
[SINGAPORE] The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has given its approval to transport operator ComfortDelGro and its autonomous vehicle (AV) partner Pony.ai to begin testing their AV shuttles in residential district Punggol. ComfortDelGro told The Business Times on Wednesday (Dec 10) that the Centre of Testing & Research of Autonomous Vehicles – NTU (Cetran)…
Read MoreTesla Ordered to Stop ‘Deceptive Practices’ on Cars’ Self-Driving Capabilities in France or Face Thousands in Fines
France has ordered Tesla to stop “deceptive practices” related to the marketing of its vehicles’ self-driving features, warning that Elon Musk’s company could face daily fines exceeding $58,000 until it complies. Following investigations conducted in 2023 and 2024, France’s Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) concluded that Tesla engaged in “deceptive…
Read MoreTesla’s $8K Self-Driving Faces Threat as China’s Top EV Brand Gives It Away for Free
Tesla’s steep pricing for its Full Self-Driving feature is now under pressure, as a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer offers a similar capability at no extra cost. BYD, the Chinese electric car giant, has introduced an advanced driver-assistance system across nearly all its models, causing its stock prices to surge. Drivers in China can now…
Read MoreGrab signs MOUs with 4 firms to explore self-driving vehicles’ role in South-east Asia
[SINGAPORE] Grab signed new memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with four autonomous technology companies to explore the impact and role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in South-east Asia, the company said on Monday (Mar 10). The technology company will work with Autonomous A2Z, Motional, WeRide and Zelos to assess technologies for delivery and mobility, such as shuttles,…
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